While the plethora of soccer to watch this summer might seem overwhelming by this point, adding some local flavor to the pile never hurts. The second edition of the NISA Independent Cup began last weekend with 12 matches over three days, including the debuts of new professional teams and great performances from amateur clubs that are both nationally recognized or just getting started.
Included in that pile of 24 teams were multiple tri-state clubs looking to stand out among the fierce competition. In a battle between two regional powerhouses on Saturday, Lansdowne Yonkers FC held back reigning National Amateur Cup champion Newtown Pride FC, 2-1, in both team’s opening match of the competition in the New England Region.